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I've had that, we walked in and immediately my mate turned to me and said........"Oh shit"......with a f*ckin' huge smile on his face - I'm no 'through and through' newies D.J, and always have some records with me that I think everyone knows, alas I did have someone shouting at me from the dance floor regardless of this (but that's another story) I agree that ultimately it is the promoters responsibility to pick the correct D.J's for a venue, but sometimes maybe the promoter is trying to push boundaries (adding something else to the mix) by picking a different D.J. Anyway, it's only a night out init? Len

He he - Ok, let's put it to the test! Obviously we may need Butch's input on this experiment, oh, and we need a 'Guinea pig D.J' (Not me, no fear btw!) Ref your other point, maybe this is 'wishful thinking', but as Steve Smith pointed out earlier with his story (there are no rules) Lets give some of the staunch Oldies crowd a bit more credit - I'm pretty sure some would welcome a lot more tunes on the 'menu' All the best, Len

That's a fair comment mate - I don't mean for it to go too far the other way, I mean I wish some people were a bit more tolerant when a D.J tries to play something new (his own stamp if you will) I think we all agree that it's finding that balance - Of course no one wants the atmosphere to disappear from a night out. I 'did a mosses' just the other Sat night. Straight after playing 'The Parisians - Twinkle Little Star', from a really packed dance floor to 'zilch' in one foul swoop! (Bad judgement on my part some might say).....After the record played out I couldn't help but joke about it, so said......."I hope you all appreciate the way I skilfully 'spliced' that last tune in without any of you noticing"...... Luckily that got a laugh, I then whacked on 'Terry Callier - Ordinary Joe', and they all came back - Phew! When it happens like that it's nice, because it showed the people there understood what I was attempting to do......But as has been pointed out, D.Jing is very unpredictable, especially nowadays because the crowds seem to change all the time (at some events) Thanks for your reply. All the best, Len

Love it - Saw him live at The 02 last year! (FFS don't tell anyone though!) Len P.s - Nina's Dad's Birthday treat, but he couldn't make it at the last minute so I used his ticket, and yes I enjoyed it! lol We did have a f*ckin' laugh - Couldn't help but dance!

No 4 - “As a Dj surely your there to play what the punters want not what you want to hear” I say think again (meant in the nicest possible way) If anyone goes over the same ground (nice ground that it may be) over and over again, they will get bored of it in the end (human nature) So people trying to make things more interesting are just ‘trying to make things more interesting’ Whilst keeping it entertaining of course Creativity is what makes things last. All the best, Len

I've heard 'these tales of old', and I envy those times. Jocko said to me once that he comes from a time when an empty dance floor was actually seen as a compliment - I fully understand that statement. Good on ya mate All the best, Len

I wouldn't know 'where to begin' my friend I just know that it works for some with 'seemingly' the same records, whist it simply does not for others - I couldn't explain why, but I know when I see it It's 'magic' init? All the best, Len P.s - Apologies if I come across as trying to be a clever tw*t - I'm so not, but I do know when it works.

........Still may not work - You still need that 'somat else' Len

Halleluiah! that's it - 'Focus' Len........ Len

....Watch this space..... Len

You still gotta know how to play em Len

‘Panic’ ……..‘Burst into tears' (Internally)……’Carry on and just play what I want to hear’……then - 'storm off stage and vow never to DJ again’…… ……..Until the next time…….. All the best, Len ‘I may have a window’ Dopson

Quote Chalky (Other thread)....."There's three times the amount of Palmer demos on popsike compared to Labeat issues. Just a couple or three Labeat demos" ...... Question answered - Cheers Chalky Len

I know, I just can't stop myself!......I must add - Make sure you're not put off those that do own these 'trophy' records that can actually D.J (That would be inverted snobbery) ......So, which is rarer - La-Beat issue or White Demo? Len

Ref the buying into D.Jing - I understand the points etc, but I actually give most promoters more credit than that. Maybe if someone become 'flavour of the month' after managing to 'dazzle' someone with all his 'trophies', other promoters may follow and book the said person because they believe he will bring in more people - But I can't blame them for that to be perfectly honest, although I can never see the point in putting on an event that is already happening elsewhere. Pete, No offence like - But I wouldn't give you a spot if that was your C.V (I know you were jesting) All the best, Len P.s - Sorry, just read 'off topic'

I remember Tony Parker having a White Demo of Al Williams (On La-Beat) Nice condition if I remember rightly. He let me play it out one night (I think he had run out of time on the decks) That was scary Would this White Demo on La-beat be a lot rarer than the issue? (I am presuming so, but what do I know?) Great record Len

Better Len

Seeing current events not great, but seeing old footage fantastic - Simply (and meant in the nicest possible way) because that is when it was youth culture (more exciting) Also special, because back then not much was filmed. Not forgetting that to capture 'it' on camera is impossible really - I'm not dead against it as I did it (for promotional purposes) but I do remember telling the camera man to hardly use his big light because I wanted any disruption to the evening to be kept to an absolute minimum - That's why I included lots of interviews, and looking back, I'm glad I did it (and yes I understand it was 'against the rules') All the best, Len

Needs must an' all that - In fact I'm 'on the brink' myself.......No one told me Children needed feeding every day ........Kids or Vinyl, kids or Vinyl?........... Len

.......and I have 'The Stoppers - Come Back Baby', and 'Kell Osborne - Quick Sand'.......but you don't want reminding really I suppose Steve Still play them / still enjoy them Len

In danger? I took it seriously from my very first moment........I enjoy it sometimes All the best, Len

No offence taken, just making sure I understand correctly. Ok, no personal beef, just your view. Everyone is of significance btw! I just wondered if I knew you (I may do as I know most who you have listed) Being anonymous has been discussed on another thread, and is absolutely an individuals choice - the benefits being that some may feel more comfortable putting their views across as such, and (as you pointed out) to look deeper at things. Yes debate is good for us. All the best, Len

......followed by 15 packets of Pickled Onion Monster Munch - I can taste again!!! Len

I'm not sure what to say really, you have a view, that is fine - I may be wrong here, but referring to people by their second name (in this instance) "Constantine and santucci", rather than 'Marco and Elaine', comes across as if you have a problem with them personally - I could be wrong, but that is how it comes across. I stand by my view about the film on both fronts - I was surprised how good it was after my doubts, and it very nearly skinted them......They may well be in profit now, but that makes no difference, as in, it was a project Elaine wanted to complete, it was not done with financial gain as the driving force. Something to add - I was outside The 100 Club chatting to Marco on the film launch night, and someone arrived having just seen it, and explained that everyone in the cinema gave it a huge round of applause - I witnessed Marco's very genuine reaction to what the guy said - he was touched. All the best, Len P.s - Do I know you in real life btw? (Just wondered)